Utrecht University announces the official opening of the Utrecht University Hydrogen Lab on 10 February 2026. Partly funded by the Dutch Groenvermogen Groeifonds programme, the state-of-the-art facility strengthens the university’s contribution to the national energy transition and advances hydrogen research.
The opening ceremony will feature reflections by Prof. Dr. ir. Wilco Hazeleger (Rector Magnificus, Utrecht University) on sustainability and energy innovation, a keynote by Dr. Jörg Gigler (Managing Director, Topsector Energy) on national hydrogen developments, and presentations by Prof. Gert Jan Kramer and Dr. Hamed Aslannejad on hydrogen’s role in the energy transition and the initiative’s research agenda.

The programme concludes with a panel discussion, ribbon-cutting, guided laboratory tours, and a networking reception.
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Location: Vening Meineszgebouw A - University Utrecht - Lava (Grand café)

This presentation explores how limited supplies of low-carbon hydrogen and derived fuels (e.g., ammonia and methanol) can and should be strategically prioritized throughout industrial and transport sectors to maximize climate benefits.

Location: Marinus Ruppertgebouw - University Utrecht - Room 'Paars'

Thursday 23rd of October, Emeritus Professor Majid Hassanizadeh (Hydrogeology) will give a lecture about 'Best practices in scientific research', in which he aims to highlight the best practices that can enhance the rigor, reproducibility, and impact of research in interdisciplinary fields based on personal experiences. Additionally, time will be spent on discussing the best approach of conducting a literature review.

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